Grade 5 Mathematics

Algebra
Learning Activity

Students classify repeating, growing and shrinking patterns. They write and solve algebraic equations involving whole numbers. Students create and execute code for patterns that grow and use the process of mathematical modelling to solve real-world problems.

This Learning Activity is divided into three sections. Adults should guide children through it in the following order:

Minds On: Introduces the learning concepts to be explored in the Learning Activity.
Action: Offers a focused activity to explore the content and discover key concepts.
Consolidation: Provides students with an opportunity to deepen understanding and reflect on learning.

Learning Strand

Algebra

Students continue to classify patterns as repeating, growing and shrinking. Students begin to write and solve Algebraic equations involving whole numbers, such as 3 + x = 24 - 5. Students apply their understanding of multiplication and ratios to create and execute code for patterns that grow. They use the process of mathematical modelling to solve problems drawn from real life, such as creating a design for a school playground and calculating how much the play structures they have chosen would cost.